[Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 05.00 GMT] 

Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, who is leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the Singapore Airshow 2008 met with Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence of Singapore on 18th February 2008, Foreign Ministry said. 

Outlining the recent developments in Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Bogollagama apprised Singapore Defence Minister of the successes of the Sri Lankan Security Forces due to enhanced capability and sophistication. He also made mention of regional co-operation in the area of countering terrorism. 

The Minister provided with an overview of the peace process and stated that after terminating the Ceasefire Agreement on 3rd January 2008, the Government of Sri Lanka on 23rd January decided to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the constitution. He added that the Government wanted to give leadership to the Tamil people. The Minister said that local government elections will be held in the East on 10th March 2008. 

The Minister also spoke of the strong bilateral relations between the two countries.

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Last Updated Date: February 21, 2008 - 5.00 GMT